I Shall Not Want by Mrs. John R. Mott

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Mar 10, 1904

“I Shall Not Want”

By Mrs. John R. Mott

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”

I shall not want rest. “He maketh me to lie down in green pastures.”

I shall not want drink. “He leadeth me beside the still waters.”

I shall not want forgiveness. “He restoreth my soul.”

I shall not want guidance. “He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.”

I shall not want companionship. “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me.”

I shall not want food. “Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies.”

I shall not want joy. “Thou anointest my head with oil.”

I shall not want anything. “My cup runneth over.”

I shall not want anything in this life. “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.”

I shall not want anything in eternity. “And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”—Mrs. John R. Mott.